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JLuis_001Sep 11, 2020

An existentialist mystery that despite its ambition fails to solidify its ideas and feels shallow and pretentious.

It's definitely not horror although in some places it has been promoted that way and it will hardly be a film that creates aAn existentialist mystery that despite its ambition fails to solidify its ideas and feels shallow and pretentious.

It's definitely not horror although in some places it has been promoted that way and it will hardly be a film that creates a remarkable impression.

The rest depends on your own tastes and if you're in the mood to enjoy a film of this type, because beyond its merits in terms of direction and acting, the end result for me was tedious, bombastic and more than anything forgettable.… Expand

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rappM95Aug 16, 2020

A little too arthouse for me. There’s some comedy to the apocalyptic theme the movie is going for but there’s just really no point to it all, which I guess may be the point.

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farhanghaAug 7, 2020

A special trailer that may not be to everyone's liking. From movies that can quickly divide its audience into two categories. You will enjoy seeing it, but you will not miss it without seeing it.

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zara86Aug 9, 2020

Horribly pretentious low budget mumblecore with added disco-lighting. Feels like a movie a first time director would want to make during film school. Perhaps also the reason why it resonates with so many film critics.

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JGontkoAug 7, 2020

You know how they say a watched pot never boils? This is the film version of that sentiment. The first 20 minutes feels like an hour. The dialogue is contrived, the color theory is fresh out of film school, and the characters are devoid ofYou know how they say a watched pot never boils? This is the film version of that sentiment. The first 20 minutes feels like an hour. The dialogue is contrived, the color theory is fresh out of film school, and the characters are devoid of any authentic feeling characteristics that you can connect with. If you're stuck in quarantine for months on end, put this one low on the list if it must be on there at all.… Expand

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IndianaParkWarsAug 6, 2020

This movie was a real challenge to watch. It’s absolutely bizarre and absolutely gorgeous. The cinematography and editing are tremendous. The acting is like a painting, where they capture a single emotion perfectly. I have no clue what theThis movie was a real challenge to watch. It’s absolutely bizarre and absolutely gorgeous. The cinematography and editing are tremendous. The acting is like a painting, where they capture a single emotion perfectly. I have no clue what the movie was about or what was happening in any given scene. But what I do know is that this movie is weird and quirky and aesthetically perfect. Even though the plot escapes me (and is likely meant to), I find it accurately disturbing and stressful. It somehow illogically describes the chaos of my brain and the confusion of my emotions. It’s an insane time to live in and this movie hits home. It’s relatable in an emotional kind of way. I’d love to watch it again, especially while not sober.… Expand

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YourdudenesssAug 9, 2020

One of the most aggressively terrible movies I’ve ever seen. Nothing. There’s just nothing.

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moviemitch96Aug 8, 2020

This weird little indie follows a young woman who inexplicably becomes incredibly paranoid and convinced that she's going to die soon. To make matters worse, her fear and paranoia appear to be contagious, as she soon passes it on to herThis weird little indie follows a young woman who inexplicably becomes incredibly paranoid and convinced that she's going to die soon. To make matters worse, her fear and paranoia appear to be contagious, as she soon passes it on to her friend, setting off a chain reaction that spreads to several other people throughout the film as well. For starters, the timing of this film's release couldn't have been more perfect and eerie, given the subject matter, as well as the times we're living in right now. It serves as a very obvious metaphor for the spread of a disease/virus, and the fact that we're all a little uncertain and afraid of death and sickness right now made this film even more surreal for me to watch. But setting all that aside, the performances are all on point, as the actors here all do an excellent job of displaying their emotions, paranoia, and superstitions. The story often takes some random and seemingly aimless turns, but the cinematography and even the lighting in particular both left a lasting impression on me, as it all complimented the mood of the story quite well. Furthermore, the ambiguity of whether this disease depicted in the film is real or all just in their heads simply added to the intrigue for me. Throw in some absurdist humor and dialogue for good measure, and you've got one odd yet strangely hypnotizing thriller that will likely hit a little too close to home for many. Overall, it feels a little scattershot at times, but I ultimately found it to be a curious and intriguing film that serves as both an unlikely reminder of the times we're living in and how fast and easily fear can spread like a virus, as well as a unique commentary on existential dread.… Expand

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NeondevilAug 8, 2020

Psychedelic and funny at the same time, some kind of self-aware Malick that somehow nails the anxieties of a whole generation. Quite gorgeous too.

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FIghtDucksFIghtAug 7, 2020

The film is slow, gorgeous, profound but not pretentious. The lead actress does an excellent job carrying 10 minute shots with no dialogue. It is extremely ambitious and is not going to captivate audiences who are expecting a traditionalThe film is slow, gorgeous, profound but not pretentious. The lead actress does an excellent job carrying 10 minute shots with no dialogue. It is extremely ambitious and is not going to captivate audiences who are expecting a traditional horror/thriller. For lack of a better term, it certainly is an 'art-house' film where existential dread is expressed in a variety of ambiguous metaphors that are beautiful to look at. I see metacritic says 'you may also like:" and it suggests three of my favorite films from Justin Benson 'The Endless''Resolution' and 'Spring.' If an algorithm has to compare this to something; I get the connection. She Dies Tomorrow is nowhere near as intricate, complex or entertaining as Benson's three brilliant films. Despite the lack of events or complexity; it is unfortunately somehow more disjointed. This was a debut that left me curious to see the writer/director's future projects. While Upstream Color (2013) embraced surrealism and was a much bigger project, She Dies Tomorrow is similar in it's observation of lives ambiguously unraveling. This disjointed over-long paragraph had excellent intentions but I'm not sure it contributed what I had initially intended.....and that; is She Dies Tomorrow. 4.5 is **** 6 or 7 that had 9 potential is far more reasonable.… Expand

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bertobellamyNov 8, 2020

There's more visual than plot, but 'She Dies Tomorrow' is an interesting exercise that dwells into regret, fear, and sorrow. The mystery is there, and although it gets sidelined by what happens to the characters, there's no lack of emotionThere's more visual than plot, but 'She Dies Tomorrow' is an interesting exercise that dwells into regret, fear, and sorrow. The mystery is there, and although it gets sidelined by what happens to the characters, there's no lack of emotion and even humor. The film slowly reveals itself so that it may be frustrating for some. Either way, Amy Seimetz delivers.… Expand

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MarakaiSep 4, 2020

Actor and sometimes director Amy Seimetz crafts something quite intriguing in her second feature film, She Dies Tomorrow. The plot synopsis itself, is very simple; “Amy thinks she’s dying tomorrow... and it’s contagious”. It’s an intriguingActor and sometimes director Amy Seimetz crafts something quite intriguing in her second feature film, She Dies Tomorrow. The plot synopsis itself, is very simple; “Amy thinks she’s dying tomorrow... and it’s contagious”. It’s an intriguing premise but it’s the journey of Amy (played by Kate Lyn Sheil) that encourages the viewer to delve deeper. As she comes in contact with people, they begin to share the same existential suffering which begs the question of whether this is an epidemic or some issue of mental health. As an experimental piece on mood and composition it’s a very interesting film that often reminded me of Nicolas Winding Refn with its art house and cerebral vibe. It’s bold in its approach and encourages your participation and pondering while keeping the whole experience fleeting, much like life itself.… Expand

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mbeckfordNov 21, 2020

"What if death was contagious?" This is basically the premise. It's essentially "The Final Destination" if it was a more cerebral slow-burn art-house film with adults instead of teens.

If that last sentence offends you, you'll love it. If it"What if death was contagious?" This is basically the premise. It's essentially "The Final Destination" if it was a more cerebral slow-burn art-house film with adults instead of teens.

If that last sentence offends you, you'll love it. If it makes you take pause, then you probably won't.… Expand

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Brent_MarchantApr 15, 2021

We generally don't know when death is going to come knocking at our door. But, when a woman receives a dream message that it's happening tomorrow, it sends her life into a tailspin, one that quickly becomes compounded when the notionWe generally don't know when death is going to come knocking at our door. But, when a woman receives a dream message that it's happening tomorrow, it sends her life into a tailspin, one that quickly becomes compounded when the notion apparently becomes "contagious" and affects others. Director Amy Seimetz's nuanced existential take on mortality examines the subject from a variety of angles, much of it punctuated by droll satirical humor, adding much-needed levity to a topic we often look upon with unrepentant dread. Some questions are left unanswered here, but that's fitting in light of the inscrutable nature of a subject that most of us will never know anything about until we experience it firsthand (and, even then, the experience is likely to be different for each of us, given our own personal beliefs and sensibilities). Moreover, the film deftly explores the impact of fear and how quickly and easily it can spread, something that can be almost as devastating and pernicious as the prospect of death itself. As a psychological thriller, this offering didn't score particularly well with audiences, but I suspect that's because many viewers took it too literally and didn't see, appreciate or understand the humor in the filmmaker's approach. Keep that in mind as you screen this one, and I'm sure you'll find it to be a delightfully whimsical experience.… Expand

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grimsfieldOct 17, 2022

Pretentious drivel. The movie literally goes nowhere. Complete waste of time. 0/10 would not watch again.

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rmurray847Aug 10, 2023

SHE DIES TOMORROW is a deeply disappointing film. Although it clocks in at only 86 minutes, it was the longest 86 minutes I've experienced in quite some time.

The movie has a fascinating premise, and there were moments that were verySHE DIES TOMORROW is a deeply disappointing film. Although it clocks in at only 86 minutes, it was the longest 86 minutes I've experienced in quite some time.

The movie has a fascinating premise, and there were moments that were very interesting. But as a whole, it didn't work for me.

In a nutshell, Amy wakes up one morning, absolutely convinced that she will "die tomorrow." And when she shares this certainly with her older friend Jane, unfortunately Jane "catches" the same conviction about herself. Turns out, this certainty of immediately impending death is a communicable disease or thought. That was a very cool idea and is the premise on which I decided to watch the film. Ugh.

The first 20 minutes or so of the film show us very little other than how Amy responds the awareness that she has one day left. She putters aimlessly around the house, listens to the same piece of music over and over, and generally acts depressed and delusional. There are all sorts of low-budget effects (mostly lights that change colors constantly) and loud noises and distorted close-ups to show us, apparently, the mental state of Amy. I was mostly annoyed by it all, and then really, really bored. Amy, as played by Kate Lyn Sheil, is one of these characters who hardly moves her mouth to speak, has a mostly blank affect and to be honest, is just not the least bit interesting. She KNOWS she has one day left to live. I have no idea how I would react to that certain knowledge, but I hope I'd show more recognizable emotion. It was VERY tempting to turn off the movie at this point.

Jane (Jane Adams) has a richer, more believable and perhaps even a little humorous response. She was actually quite enjoyable to watch, and when she spends time spreading the disease further (unknowingly, of course) the film perked up considerably. Perhaps it was about to redeem itself? (And then we got a few flashbacks with Amy and a boyfriend that helped explain things a little more. That was welcome context.)

Yet the ending was fumbled too. It was tough to keep track of time. The flashbacks were fine...but at the end, I didn't know if we were seeing the end of that first day, or the morning of "death day" or what? I'm sure Writer/Director Amy Seimetz had it all figured out and thought her presentation was clear...but all of us viewing the film didn't understand where in time we were when characters played by Chris Messina, Tunde Adebimpe and others had their final scenes. And a lot of the final dialogue was mumbled, which didn't help either. (And then Josh Lucas made a strange cameo. In a terrible beard.)

The final moments of the film seemed to present us with a new way of thinking about the things that came before, but to be honest, I was not willing to put one ounce of energy into thinking them through. I was pretty actively angry at the movie. It certainly didn't benefit from all the "weird, dream-like sequences" that in the end, mostly felt like a way of padding the movie to feature length. I strongly advise against SHE DIES TOMORROW.… Expand

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